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Election Commission
Lakshadweep to go to polls on April 11, 2019
The picturesque islands of Lakshadweep will go to polls in the first phase of the General Elections on April 11, 2019. The only Parliamentary constituency in the Islands has a total electorate of 54266, out of which 27,475 are male electors and 26,791 are female electors. The number of first time electors in the age group 18-19 years is 2337, which is about 4.3% of the total number of electors in the union territory. There are 49 polling stations, set up to facilitate the voting process.
The Lakshadweep parliamentary constituency is reserved for Scheduled Tribes. The following table provides the list of contesting candidates from different political parties for the parliamentary constituency.
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Contesting Political Party
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Symbol Allotted
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Number of Contesting Candidates
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Bharatiya Janata Party
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Lotus
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01
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Communist Party of India
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Ears of Corn And Sickle
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01
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Nationalist Congress Party
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Clock
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01
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Communist Party of India 
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Hammer, Sickle and Star
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01
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Indian National Congress
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Hand
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01
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Janata Dal 
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Arrow
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01
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Total Contesting Candidates
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06
Source: ECI data
The seats won by the political parties which participated in the General Elections in 2014 and their vote shares in the Lakshadweep Islands are given below:
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No of Parliamentary Constituencies
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Total: 1 SC: 0 ST:1
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Contested Party Details
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Main Parties
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Seat Won in 2014
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Percentage of Votes polled in 2014
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Nationalist Congress Party- NCP
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1
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50.25 %
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Indian National Congress
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0
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46.69%
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Communist Party of India -CPI
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0
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1.08%
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Communist Party of India-CPI
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0
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0.42 %
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Bharatiya Janata Party- BJP
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0
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0.43%
Ministry of Coal
Drilling Carried out in 55 Coal Blocks of Nine States During 2018-19 to 2020-21
The number of regional coal blocks, state-wise in which drilling carried out during 2018-19, 2019-20 & 2020-21 are given in below table-
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State
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Years
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2018-19
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2019-20
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2020-21
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Andhra Pradesh
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1
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1
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-
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ASSAM
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-
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1
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1
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Chhattisgarh
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9
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3
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9
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Madhya Pradesh
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5
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4
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4
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Nagaland
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1
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1
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3
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Odisha
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1
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2
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5
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Jharkhand
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1
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-
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-
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West Bengal
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-
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-
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1
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Maharashtra
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-
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-
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2
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Grand Total
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18
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12
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25
The total length of drilling carried out during 2019-20 and 2020-21 in regional coal blocks are given in below table-
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Year
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2019-20
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2020-21
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Total Drilling )
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82,092
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111734
The total new coal resources added by CMPDI through submitted Geological Reports, during the year 2019-20 and 2020-21, state-wise is given in below table;
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Sl. No
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Year
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State
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Block
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Total Resources Estimated
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1
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2019-20
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Chhattisgarh
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Kotmer
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656.49
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2
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Rajadahi
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2924.50
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3
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Pipraul
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188.61
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4
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Taulipalli
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4920.12
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5
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Odisha
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Baratap
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1013.79
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6
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Madhya Pradesh
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Bandha Bara
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41.61
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Total
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9745.12
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7
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2020-21
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Chhattisgarh
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Sirki
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35.50
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8
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Bagra
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600.19
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9
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Madhya Pradesh
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Mandaria
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257.00
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10
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Hatta-Dudhmania
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440.83
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Total
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1333.52
The total length drilling in Non-CIL coal blocks in 2018-19, 2019-20 & 2020-21 are given below-
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Year
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No of blocks
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Drilling

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2018-19
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41
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483609
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2019-20
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56
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670153
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2020-21
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50
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644582
This information was given by the Union Minister of Coal, Mines and Parliamentary Affairs Shri Pralhad Joshi in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
DPIIT to organize a National Workshop to brainstorm on Next Phase of Reforms for reducing compliance burden
Workshop to see wide participation from across the Government
Outcomes expected to improve “Ease of living” and “Ease of doing business”
In a major bid to realize the nation’s goals of improving “Ease of living” and “Ease of doing business”, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade  is conducting a National Workshop on the “Next Phase of Reforms for Reducing Compliance Burden” on 22nd December, 2021. The Workshop will witness wide participation from across Central Ministries and States/UTs.
The Workshop would have three parallel breakout sessions. The theme of the first would be “Breaking Silos and Enhancing Synergies among Government Departments”. This session would focus, among others, on integration between Central Ministries/Departments and State single window systems, deliberation on single business ID, etc.
The second is based on the theme of “National Single Sign-on for Efficient Delivery of Citizen Services” which would deal with deliberations on on-boarding all citizen services by Central and State Government services under one roof – “National Citizen Centric Portal” and the creation of a ‘National Digital Profile’ for all citizens that shall be used to pre-fill Government forms and also as a tool to citizen benefit welfare discovery.
The third Breakout Session is themed ‘Effective Grievance Redressal’ and the session would have discussion on several topics like usage of next generation technology in effective grievance redressal, accountability -based mechanism for enhanced effectiveness of redressal quality.
The Workshop is expected to see enriched discussions and deliberations and lead to the crystallization of innovative approaches to reduce compliance burden. The outcomes of breakout sessions shall be presented to the Hon’ble Commerce and Industry Minister and Cabinet Secretary during the concluding and valedictory session.
Ministry of Defence
VISIT OF VICE ADMIRAL MICHAEL NOONAN, CHIEF OF NAVY, ROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVY TO INDIA 25 – 28 FEB 22
VAdm Michael Noonan, Chief of Navy, Royal Australian Navy visited India from 25 – 28 Feb 22. The Admiral called on Adm R Hari Kumar, Chief of Naval Staff on 28 Feb 22 at New Delhi. CoN RAN had earlier visited Headquarters, Eastern Naval Command  at Visakhapatnam from 25 – 28 Feb 22 to participate in Indian Navy’s biennial multilateral naval exercise MILAN 22. The Admiral was also a Guest Speaker during the International Maritime Seminar of MILAN 22.
Among issues discussed during the interaction were avenues to strengthen the growing cooperation between the two nations and navies, deal with challenges emerging on the maritime front, and enhance collaboration and interoperability to ensure maritime security in the Indian Ocean Region .
The Admiral was provided a broad overview of regional security dynamics and the operational aspects in recent times, particularly those related to delivering Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief  to Friendly Foreign Countries, conducting counter piracy operations, enhancing maritime safety and security in the region, and strengthening foreign cooperation, with special emphasis on IN – RAN cooperation.
CoN RAN’s visit was an important event in the continued and regular dialogue between Indian Navy and the Royal Australian Navy to cement and strengthen their comprehensive global strategic partnership further. Previsouly, the respective Principals had signed ‘Joint Guidance for Australia – India Navy to Navy Relationship’ in Aug 21. Terms of Reference for the Conduct of Navy to Navy Talks between the two Navies were signed in Sep 21.
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Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs
Basic civic amenities are provided under Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation  2.0
500 cities will be covered in first phase of the AMRUT scheme
Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation 2.0  scheme, which has been launched on 01 October, 2021 for the period of 05 years i.e. from the financial year 2021-22 to the financial year 2025-26, is designed to provide universal coverage of water supply through functional taps to all householdsin all the statutory towns in the country and coverage of sewerage/septage management in 500 cities covered in first phase of the AMRUT scheme.
AMRUT 2.0 will promote circular economy of water through development of City Water Balance Plan  for each city focusing on recycle/reuse of treated sewage, rejuvenation of water bodies and water conservation. It will help cities to identify scope for projects focusing on universal coverage of functional water tap connections, water source conservation, rejuvenation of water bodies and wells, recycle/reuse of treated used water, and rainwater harvesting. Based on the projects identified in CWBP, Mission envisages to make cities ‘water secure’ through circular economy of water.
Mission also has a reform agenda on ease of living of citizens through reduction of non-revenue water, recycle of treated used water, rejuvenation of water bodies, augmenting double entryaccounting system, urban planning, strengthening urban finance etc.
Other components of AMRUT 2.0 are:
 Pey Jal Survekshan to ascertain equitable distribution of water, reuse of wastewater, mapping of water bodies and promote healthy competition among the cities /towns.
 Technology Sub-Mission for water to leverage latest global technologies in the field of water.
 Information, Education and Communication  campaign to spread awareness among masses about conservation of water.
As on date, cities are at the stage of gap assessment under CWBP and project identification for City Water Action Plan . Seminars for CWBP have been conducted from 24November 2021 to 13 January 2021with all the 36 States/ Union Territories .So far, 3,693 cities in 31 States/ UTs have initiated CWBP. Of this, 1,751 cities in 16 states have submitted CWBP.
The total indicative outlay for AMRUT 2.0 is ₹2,99,000 crore including Central share of ₹76,760 crore for five years. This outlay includes funding of ₹22,000 crore  for ongoing projects of AMRUT till March 2023.
A total of 124 statutory towns in the State of Andhra Pradesh and 143 statutory towns in the State of Telangana have been covered under AMRUT 2.0 . So far, cities have prepared CWBPs and formulation of projects have started at city level.
This information was given by the Minister for Housing & Urban Affairs, Shri Hardeep S Puri, in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
YB/BK
Ministry of Home Affairs
Union Home Secretary writes to Chief Secretaries of States and Administrators of Union Territories to take necessary measures to prohibit supply of oxygen for Industrial Purposes in view of rising cases of Covid-19
The Union Home Secretary has written to Chief Secretaries of States and Administrators of Union Territories today,that they should issue necessary instructions to all authorities concerned in their States/Union Territories to take necessary measures to prohibit supply of oxygen for industrial purpose, except in nine industries as stated in the letter of the Union Health & Family Welfare Secretary dated 18.04.2021. This is keeping in view the rapid rise in COVID-19 cases in various parts of the country and the resultant rapid demand for medical oxygen, particularly in high-burden States of Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan, etc.
The letter of the Union Home Secretary follows the decision taken by the Central Government today, on the recommendations of the Empowered Group-II, that the supply of oxygen for industrial purposes by manufacturers and suppliers is prohibited  forthwith from 22.04.2021 till further orders, so as to augment supply for medical oxygen in the country and to save precious lives.
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Ministry of Railways
1,040 Kisan Rail services operated over 72 routes across the country
Potential circuits for Kisan Rail services for movement of vegetables, fruits and other perishable are being identified in consultation with Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, State Governments  and local bodies and agencies, Mandis, etc. Upto 30th July, 2021 a total of 1040 Kisan Rail services have been operated over 72 routes across the country, transporting approximately 3.38 lakh tonnes of consignment.
This information was given by the Minister of Railways, Communications and Electronic & Information Technology, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw in a written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Power
GIS Substation inaugurated in Ramganj, Jaipur as part of ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’
Built at a cost of `7.50 crores , substation to benefit 4000 consumers
In yet another initiative towards improving supply of electricity for people of Jaipur, a 33/11 KV GIS Substation was inaugurated today in Ramganj, Jaipur city as part of ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’.
The GIS sub-station was inaugurated by Shri Bhanwar Singh Bhati, Hon'ble State Energy Minister , Government of Rajasthan through virtual mode. Shri Ameen Kagzi, MLA, Kishanpole  and Shri Rafeek Khan, MLA, Adarsh Nagar  joined via VC from Vidyut Bhawan, Jaipur. Shri Bhaskar A. Sawant, IAS, Chairman Discoms, Govt. of Rajasthan, Shri Navin Arora, MD, JVVNL, Shri Saurav Kumar Shah, Executive Director, PFC , Shri K P Verma, Director , JVVNL, Shri D K Sharma, Chief Engineer, PPM including other PFC and utility officials were also present at the occasion.
Power Finance Corporation, a Maharatna CPSE and India’s leading power sector focused non-banking financial company is the nodal agency for the project executed under IPDS scheme while UP Rajkiya Nirman Nigam Limited  is the implementing agency of the project.
The GIS Sub-station at Ramganj is built at a cost of `7.50 crores and will benefit close to 4000 consumers, thereby ensuring uninterrupted power supply in Ramganj and its adjoining areas.
Four Nos. GIS substations are sanctioned for Jaipur discom under IPDS scheme out of which One GIS substation was inaugurated in Jaipur city last month and the remaining two will be commissioned shortly.
In recent past, PFC has commissioned various substations and RT-DAS systems under IPDS Scheme across various cities in the country for strengthening of distribution network and enhancement of power system reliability and quality.
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
Centre reduces agri-cess for Crude Palm Oil  from 7.5% to 5% with effect from 12th February, 2022
Post reduction of the agri-cess, the import tax gap between CPO and Refined Palm Oil has increased to 8.25%
Decision to benefit the domestic refining industry to import Crude Oil for refining
With a view to provide further relief to consumers and to keep in check any further rise in the prices of domestic edible oils due to rise in the prices of edible oils globally, the Government of India has reduced the agri-cess for Crude Palm Oil  from 7.5% to 5% with effect from 12th February, 2022. After reduction of the agri-cess, the import tax gap between CPO and Refined Palm Oil has increased to 8.25%. The increase in the gap between the CPO and Refined Palm Oil will benefit the domestic refining industry to import Crude Oil for refining.
Another pre-emptive measure taken by the Government to check the prices of edible oils is to extend the current basic rate of import duty of zero percent on Crude Palm Oil, Crude Soyabean oil and Crude Sunflower Oil upto 30th September, 2022. The rate of import duty on Refined Palm Oils at 12.5%, Refined Soyabean oil and Refined Sunflower Oil at 17.5% will remain in force up to 30th September, 2022. This measure will help in cooling down the prices of edible oils which are witnessing an upward trend in the international market due to lower availability and other international factors.
The above steps will augment the earlier measure taken by the Government viz. the stock limit order dated 3rd February, 2022 vide which the Government had specified the stock limit quantities on edible oils and oilseeds for a period upto 30th June, 2022 under the Essential Commodities Act, 1955. This measure is expected to curtail any unfair practices like hoarding, black marketing etc. of edible oils and oilseeds in the market which may lead to any increase in the prices of edible oils. Oil industry is being called for a meeting tomorrow to do their best in passing on the benefit to consumers and State Governments have been requested to enforce stock limit order strictly.
Ministry of Defence
REAR ADMIRAL AJAY KOCHHAR ASSUMES COMMAND OF THE WESTERN FLEET 
Rear Admiral Ajay Kochhar, NM took over as the Flag Officer Commanding Western Fleet  from Rear Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, AVSM, VSM at a formal ceremony held onboard the aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya on 24 Feb 21.
Rear Admiral Ajay Kochhar, a specialist in Gunnery and Missile Warfare, was commissioned into the Indian Navy on 01 Jul 1988. In a career spanning 32 years, he has commanded five warships on both the Western and Eastern seaboard including the aircraft carrier, INS Vikramaditya. On promotion to the Flag Rank he assumed charge as Assistant Controller of Carrier Projects & Assistant Controller of Warships Production & Acquisition overseeing all aspects related to construction and acquisition of warships for the Indian Navy both from Indian as well as foreign shipyards including the indigenous aircraft carrier.
Ministry of Jal Shakti
Union Minister for Jal Shakti inaugurated the ‘Roorkee Water Conclave 2022’
'Water Security for Sustainable Development' to remain the central theme of the Conclave.
NMCG exhibition at the Conclave inaugurated by DG, NMCG
Union Minister for Jal Shakti Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat inaugurated the 2nd edition of the ‘Roorkee Water Conclave’ today at IIT, Roorkee and addressed the conference in virtual mode. The Conclave is being jointly organised from 2nd March to 4th March 2022 by Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee and National Institute of Hydrology. Focusing on the theme, 'Water Security for Sustainable Development', this year’s Conclave would focus upon understanding water security and its multiple facets underpinning sustainable water resource management as a key component of social development. Among the dignitaries present on the occasion were Shri G. Asok Kumar, Director General, National Mission for Clean Ganga, Shri R.K. Gupta, Chairman, Central Water Commission, Professor Ajit K. Chaturvedi, Director IIT-Roorkee, Dr. Jaiveer Tyagi, Director, National Institute of Hydrology, Roorkee.
Speaking at the event, DG, NMCG Shri G. Asok Kumar said: “Water security has become a major topic of discussion for sustainability across the world.” He added that 'Roorkee Water Conclave 2022' will help find solutions to the issues of water scarcity, sanitation and sustainable use of water. These efforts along with Integrated Ganga Rejuvenation Mission will prove to be effective in maintaining the ecological flow of river Ganga thereby ensuring the sustainable development of the environment through improving the quality of the water.
National Mission for Clean Ganga  has set up an exhibition at the Conclave till 7th March 2022, in which various aspects related to River Ganga and its conservation and rejuvenation efforts are showcased. The exhibition was inaugurated by Director General, National Mission for Clean Ganga Shri G. Asok Kumar. Students from the local schools & colleges are being taken to visit the exhibition to create awareness among them about the river rejuvenation & conservation.
Prime Minister's Office
PM interacts with Nari Shakti Puraskar Awardees for the years 2020 and 2021
PM praises awardees and says they are contributing to society as well as country
Your work has spirit of service as well as innovation: PM
Government focussed on ensuring 'sabka prayas': PM
Awardees thank PM for giving them such a platform where they are being heard by top leadership of the country
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi held an interactive session with the Nari Shakti Puraskar Awardees for the years 2020 and 2021, at Lok Kalyan Marg today. The interaction was a further testament to the continuous efforts undertaken by the Prime Minister towards empowering women.
Prime Minister praised the awardees for the tremendous work done by them, adding that they are contributing to society as well as the country. He said that while their work has a spirit of service, what is also clearly visible in their work is innovation. He added that now there is no sector where women have not made their mark and made the country proud.
Prime Minister said that the government is committed to working towards realizing the potential of women, and is framing policies through which such potential can be identified. He noted that it is important to ensure that all women become part of decision making at family level, which will follow as a result of their economic empowerment.
Prime Minister talked about the focus of the government on 'sabkya prayas' during the celebration of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav. He also said that the success of the efforts of the government, like vocal for local, is dependent on the contribution of women.
The awardees thanked the Prime Minister for giving them such a platform where they are being heard by the top leadership of the country. They added that getting an opportunity to meet the Prime Minister and to interact with him was a dream come true for them. They praised the initiatives of the government which have been a big help in their endeavours. They talked in detail about their journey so far and the work done by them. They also gave several inputs and suggestions with regards to their field of work.
Ministry of Defence
Visit of Admiral Karambir Singh, Chief of the Naval Staff to Myanmar
Admiral Karambir Singh, Chief of the Naval Staff, Indian Navy is visiting Myanmar from 17 to 20 February 2020. The visit is intended to consolidate and enhance the bilateral maritime relations between India and Myanmar.
During his visit, the CNS will hold bilateral discussions with Admiral Tin Aung San, C-in-C Myanmar Navy and also call on H.E. Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, C-in-C Defence Services, and other senior Government officials.
CNS will interact with the trainees of National Defence College in Nay Pyi Taw, and also visit the Naval Dockyard and Training Command of the Myanmar Navy in Yangon.
Myanmar Navy is a member of Indian Ocean Naval Symposium  and participates in the activities conducted under the IONS construct.
Indian Navy regularly interacts with Myanmar Navy through the medium of Staff Talks, Joint Working Group Meeting on Maritime Cooperation and other operational interactions which include Port visits, Coordinated Patrols, Bilateral Exercises, Training, and Hydrography etc.
In addition, both the Navies also interact during maritime activities such as Admiral's Cup, Goa Maritime Conclave and Exercise MILAN.